Don't Believe Everything You Think: A Tale of Twisted Thoughts (Teach Kids About Cognitive Distortions and Regulating Emotions): A Book about the Nervous System + Coping Strategies - Softcover

Olsher, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798986776576

Publisher: Untangle Books, 2022

Synopsis

"Everything is terrible!"

"I just failed that math test. I'm no good at school!"

"She's late. She probably got in a car accident!"

"No one likes me and I have no friends."

Adults and kids alike can easily get lost in the twisted, tangled world of our own thoughts. Our emotional experiences *feel* totally true, but reality is a lot more nuanced than our often negative thoughts might have us believe.

Explaining cognitive distortions (otherwise known as thought holes or thinking errors) to kids can be a tall order, because the concept that our thoughts aren't 100% factual can be confusing.

Teaching how twisted thoughts happen (and what to do about it!) takes the the confusion out of big feelings and out-of-control thoughts, which makes it easier for kids to feel a sense of power over their emotional experiences.

This is important book is the third in Mighty + Bright's highly anticipated "Emotions" series, introducing the concept of cognitive distortions and building on the coping skills introduced in the first two books. It is featured in Month 6 of the "Kids Mental Health Skills at Home" program.

This book covers:

• our emotions can create thoughts and our thoughts can create emotions;
• our thoughts are powerful and can get out of control;
• when our emotions are out of control, we can't hear or understand anything around us;
• different types of "twisted thoughts" that can send our emotions out of control;
• how to choose a new plan when we're upset;
• why there's no shame in losing control;
• what to do when we lose control.

About this title

About the Author

Sara Olsher is a writer and illustrator dedicated to making life's "scary stuff" less intimidating for families. She creates engaging, kid-friendly picture books with bright, happy illustrations that help children make sense of divorce, cancer, loss, and uncertainty in simple, honest language. Her work brings clarity, honesty, and even moments of lightness to conversations most people want to avoid

Edition details

• Publisher: Untangle Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798986776576
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36